New England Patriots left tackle Matt Light is retiring from football after 11 rock-solid seasons as an NFL starter.

ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio first reported the news, and a league source confirmed it to NFL Network. Light's possible retirement has been a source of much speculation since the end of the season, with the lineman not commenting publicly.

Light made three Pro Bowls in his career and was a first-team All-Pro in 2007. He started in five Super Bowls and won three titles, with New England's first championship coming in Light's rookie year. Sometimes, Light's great sense of humor overshadowed how serious he took the game. Light didn't have a Hall of Fame career, but few tackles were more consistent and reliable over the last decade.